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TEMPLE DAILY TELEGRAM
MEMBER ASSOCIATED PRESS, CARRYING FULL LEASED WIRE DAY AND NIGHT REPORT
LAST EDITION
2:30 A. M.
PRICE FIVE CENTS
TEMPLE, TEXAS, THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 27,1916.
VOL. IX. No. 163
VILLI5TAS IRE
BADLY BEATEN
BY U.S.TROOPS
COL. DODD OVERTAKES AND DIS-
PERSES BAND OF BANDITS
IN THE SIERRA MADRES.
Three Others Are Wounded In Sur-
prise Attack by CoL Dodd, In Which
Six Mexicans Arc Killed and Nine-
teen Wounded—Forthcoming Con-
* fcrencc Between Scott and Obregon.
FIE Id) HEADQUARTERS, April
26—(Via Wireless to Columbus, N.
M.)—Two Americans were killed and
three wounded in an engagement be-
tween cavalrymen under Colonel
George A. Dodd and 260 Villa ban-
dits at Tomarhio in the center of
the Sierra Madras, western Chihua-
hua, on April 22, according to an of-
ficial report. The Villa command
under four chiefs—Baca, Cervantess,
Dotnlngucz and Rios—was surprised
in tlie late afternoon and routed.
After the battle tho Americans found
fcix dead Mexicans and nineteen
wounded, while a quantity of horses,
feriits and equipment was captured.
INSTRUCTIONS SENT TO SCOTT.
ne Is to Discuss Matter of Co-oper-
ating With Obregon.
Washington, April 26.—General in-
structions for the assistance of Major
Hush L. Scott at his forthcoming
conference with C'arranza's war min-
ister, General "Obregon, were drafted
by Secretary Baker-today after brief
conferences with President Wilson
find with Secretary Lansing of the
state department. General Obregon
was due at Eagle Pass tonight, but as
no definite word has been received
from him as to the time and place
of the meeting, the instruction will
reach General Scott In ample time.
The only official statement as to the
nature of the Instructions was the
following issued by Secretary Baker.
"The instructions are to discuss a
basis for the most cordial and com-
plete co-operation between the Amer-
ican and Mexican forces In the at-
tainment of their common object."
While the immediate object of the
conference is, as stated, a question of
military dispositions to end bandit
operations along the border, there Is
no doubt that its result will have a
Btrong Influence upon the diplomatic
negotiations between the two gov-
ernments.
Troops to Remain in Mexico.
It Is considered certain that Gen-
eral Obregon will carry back to Mex-
ico City on his return a definite Im-
pression that the American troops
will remain In the positions to which
General Funston is now shifting
them as a buffer between the dis-
turbed area of northern Mexico and
the border until the success of the
Carranza forces in pursuing the ban-
dits removes the danger of further
fraids on American towns. It a'so is
virtually certain that the Intention of
the American forces to police thor-
oughly all the territory In the imme-
diate vicinity of their advanced bases
will be made clear.
To this extent the conference will
give General Carranza advance no
tlce of the attitude the United States
will take In replying to his note of
April 12, suggesting the withdrawal
of forces. Officials hope,-however,
that Its more Immediate result will
be to clear away any misunderstand-
ing and suspicion with which the
movements of American troops have
been regarded by local Mexican com-
manders and officials, to free supply
shipments to the troops from Inter-
ference with which they have met
heretofore and perhaps to make pos-
sible real joint operations for the
capture of Villa.
While It Is not known that the or-
ders mention Villa, General Scott may
point out to General Obregon that the
most effective way to secure early
withdrawal of the American forces
from Mexico would be to lend all pos-
sible aid In the chase for the bandits.
With his eleminatlon either by Amer-
ican or Mexican troops, It Is believed
the Washington government would
agree to an Immediate retirement of
tho expedition across the border. It
will be made clear In this connection
that the United States have no doubt
of their ability to capture the bandit
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NEW RUSSIAN PRIME MINISTER WORKS
IN HARMONY WITH ALLIED STATESMEN
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FAMOUS EDUCATOR
| CRITICIZES SCHOOLS
GOVERNMENT TROOPS ARE IN
CHARGE OF THE SITUATION.
MARTLAL LAW DECLARED.
NAVAL RAID BY GERMANS
Extent of Damage Done During Bom-
bardment of English East Coast
Towns Is Obscured by Conflicting
Reports From London and Berlin.
Air Raids Into England and France.
Prime Minister Sturmer.
This picture of the new prime minister of Russia was taken on the
occasion of the recent conference in Paris, participated in by the leading
statesmen of the entente allies. At this conference plans were made
whereby the entente powers will work together in closer harmony to en-
compass the defeat of the Germanic alliance.
aIOMIMI
WORK OF STATE
While Attendance Is Small, Session Sparkles With Enthusi-
asm—Officers Elected, With Temple Man as President,
and Plain view Is Chosen as Next Meeting Place.
Does Newspaper Advertis-
ing Pay?
•
A large paint manufacturer
naked tills question of retailers
throughout the country:
NO. 6 SAID:
"In my opinion newspaper ad-
vertising is the best means of pub-
licity available. In my fourteen
years of business for myself I think
the money I have put Into newspa-
per advertising has brought me
greater results as a trade getter
than any money spent In any other
mode of advertising.
'"It Is very difficult to figure di-
rect results from any advertising,
but I certainly think the papers
have helped Immensely."
(Continued tomorrow.)
IN THE SENATE.
Resumed debate on rural credits
bill.
Conferences on army reorganization
bill held a preliminary meeting.
Adjourned 5:16 p. m. to noon
Thursday,
IN THE HOUSE.
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Took up calendar bill.
Adjourned & p. m. to 11 a. m.
Thursday.
Democrats held caucus on Philip-
pine bill.
MRS. ROGERS ACQUITTED.
Woman on Trial For Murder of Her
Two Children Is Given Her
Freedom by Jury.
NEW YORK, April 26.—Mrs. Ida
Sniffen Walter Rogers who poisoned
her two children on Dec. 29, 1914, was
given her freedom in flie supreme
court here today after a jury had ac-
quitted her of the murder of her two
year old son. Tho verdict was "not
guilty, on the ground of insanity."
After the verdict was returned the
court dismlssel upon motion of the
district attorney's office, another In-
dictment charging her with the mur-
der of her eight months old daughter.
Mrs. Rogers cojlapsed when the
foreman of the Jury announced the
verdict. She quickly recovered her
composure, however, and left the
court room with the man who is now
her husband and who was the father
of her children.
"We are going away somewhere
where there are flowers," Rogers re-
plied when asked their plans.
MONEY NO OBJECT.
German Government Said to Have
Offered Half MiUlon Dollars For
Destruction of Ships.
NEW YORK, April 28.—The Ger-
man government was prepared to pay
f 5 00,000 each for the destruction of
ships loaded with war supplies for
the entente allies, Lieut. Robert Fay
of the German army on trial in the
United States court for conspiracy,
was quoted today as having Informed
Carl L. Wlttlg, a witness for the pros-
ecution.
"I asked him," testified Wittig, a
chemical engineer," if he knew what
$500,00 was and he replied that money-
was no object in this thing."
Wlttlg, who declared his sympathies
in the war were, with France, told of
informing the French embassy of his
conversations with Fay. The embassy
in turn notified the New York police.
On trial with Fay are his brother-
in-law. Walter »»«"»<- »nd Paul
Daecfe*
The weather yesterday was un-
propitious for a state convention,
and while it interfered materially
with the attendance and the plans,
nevertheless the state convention of
the Associated Young Men's Business
Organizations of Texas was held
amidst an interest and enthusiasm
that' lacked nothing of the real con-
vention tone.
It may be likened to the report of
Grimby's death, as related in a rather
old story. Grimby was a man given
very much to faultfinding; of the dis-
position of a man usually known as
a knocker. Smith and Jones had
lived in the same community with
him, but had moved away. Smith,
visiting the old home once after an
absence of several months, learned
of Grimby's death, and returning,
conveyed the news to Jones.
"So Grimby died?" said Jones.
"What was the complaint?"
"There wasn't any complaint," re-
plied Smith.
There were regrets yesterday on
the part of the Temple people that
the large delegations that had been
expected did not materialize, but as
to the convention there wasn't any
complaint either on the part of the
home people or the delegates.
Waco had intended to send a dele-
gation of fifty or more, but a heavy
downpour of rain in that ctiy yes-
terday morning caused many to de-
cide to forego the pleasure of the
trip, and only a few of them came
on the early train. Arriving here
and finding a royal reception artfl
welcome awaiting them, they wired
back to their friends that notwith-
standing the day was cold, a warm
welcome was "awaiting them, and sev-
eral more came over on the after-
noon train.
A dozen Texas towns were repre-
sented in the attendance, which was
three times the number at the first
anuai convention which was held
at Fort Worth a year ago, and which
was very encouraging to all who feel
an interest in the further develop-
ment and expansion of the organiza-
tion. They came from Plainview,
Eagle Lake, Matador, Houston, Htlls-
boro, Fort Worth, Corslcana and
other towns In various sections of the
state. The Plainview delegation came
to capture the convention for 1917,
and they did.
Though only moderate in numbers,
the convention was large in the Ideas
and enthusiasm of its members and
in the scope of territory and the
number of towns which it represent-
ed. It was a lively day from the
time the Y. M. B. Lers, and other
citizens assembled to bid the dele-
gates welcome yesterday morning
until the close of the banquet and
Elks' reception last night. The in-
clemency of the weather yesterday
evening caused the original plans for
holding the banquet on the street to
be abandoned, and it was changed to
the Carnegie library. While not an
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Martial law has been declared in the
city and county of Dublin as a result
of the revolutionary outbreak in Dub-
lin city. The lord lieutenant of Ire-
land reports the situation in Dublin is
satisfactory and says provincial ad-
vices are reassuri' g. Several positions
taken by the revolutionists, notably
St. Stephens Green, have been recap-
tured by the government forces and
Liberty Hall, headquarters of the Sinn
Fein party has been seized.
Both Lowestoft and Yarmouth were
bombarded by the German cruiser
squadron which attacked the eastern
coast of England Tuesday. Four per-
sons were killed and twelve wounded
in the attack and considerable ma-
terial damage was done.
Berlin reports that in this raid the
steamer King Stephen was sunk and
her crew captured and also that a de-
stroyer and a scout boat were sunk
and a cruiser set on fire. The Ger-
mans suffered no losses. Great Brit-
ain has aeknoweldged that two cruis-
ers and a destroyer were hit but said
no vessel was sunk. It was the King
Stephen which recently refused to give
aid to the crew of the Zeppelin L-19
while the airship was adrift in the
North sea.
Another Naval Battle.
A report from Berlin also says that
there was another engagement be-
tween British and German war craft
pff the coast of Flanders Tuesday in
which a British destroyer was dam-
aged and an auxiliary steamer sunk,
the crew of the latter being made pris-
> oners. *-
London, Colchester, Blackwater and
Ramsgate and other English towns
and a large British supply depot at
Etaples, France, were bombarded by
Zeppelins Tuesday night, according to
Berlin. London asserts that one hun
dred bombs were dropped in this raid
but that no casualties have been re
ported and that the damage was
slight. Paris says two British soldiers
were killed at Etaples but that only
Insignificant material damage was
done.
Fighting in France.
In Infantry fighting in the Vosges
mountains, Berlin claims the capture
to the -northeast of Celles of French
first and second line trenches while
south of this region around Senones
the French say they frustrated a Ger-
man attack.
Aside from this fighting artillery
bombardmenta and sapping operations
have formed the chief method of war-
fare on the western front. The re-
gions of Avocourt, Hill 308, Esncs and
Monzeville, northwest of Verdun con-
tinue the scene of violent artillery ac-
tivity. The aerial corps of both the
French and the Germans have b3jn
engaged in fighting in the air or bomb
dropping maneuvers.
No reports of important events have
been received from any of the othc>i
war theatres.
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EXODUS VIA SWITZERLAND HAS BEGUN IN AN-
TICIPATION OF SEVERANCE OF DIPLOMATIC
RELATIONS THEY BELIEVE INEVITABLE.
Dr. Charles W. Eliot.
' That American schools teach too
little drawing, music and observa-
tional studies, such a3 agriculture
and carpentering, and are trying to
teach too much memory matter and
textbook dogma, is the complaint of
Dr. Charles W. Eliot, president
emeritus of Harvard University.
IRISH REBELLION
GROWS III EXTENT
UPRISINGS IN EMERALD ISLE
MORE SERIOUS T!1\X„BRITISH
GOVERNMENT ADMITS.
THE KAISER'S ATTITUDE IS PACIFIC
From an Apparently Reliable Source It Is Learned That
Emperor William Hopes to Avert Threatened Rupture,
and Berlin Views Situation With I lessening Appre-
hension—Conference Held at White House.
Frcnch War Office Report.
Paris, April 26.—The official com-
munication tonight, says:
"North o£ the Aisne, there was a
bombardment on both sides around
Bois des Buttes. Prisoners taken by
us in last night's attack total 158,
including four officers. We captured
two machine guns and a bomb
thrower.
"In the Champagne, our artillery
carried out concentrated fires on the
enemy parks in the Dormoise valley.
"In the Argonne our batteries were
very active against the German or-
ganizations at Hill 235, Vauquols and
the Cheppy wood.
"West of the Meuse a violent bom-
bardment occurred around Avocourt,
Hill 308, Esnes and Montzeviile.
There were some artillery gusts at Le
Mort Homme.
"East of the Meuse and in the
Woevre the two artilleries were less
active. A long range German gun
fired this morning toward Varange-
ville and Lunavllle.
"In Lorraine a German attack
north of Sennones was stopped short
by our curtain of fire. Several pris-
oners one of them an officer, remain
in our hands.
"According to latest reports of
German losses yesterday In the at-
tack at La Chapelotte amounted to
abount 1,000 men. *
"Aviation: An Aviatak which had
lost its way, made a landing In our
lines In tho neighborhood of Rosieres
(Oise). Two officers were made
(Continued on Page Two.)
NEW YORK, April 16.—The re-
volt in Ireland far exceeds in extent
the admissions of tlie British govern-
ment, according to information re-
ceived today in Irish circles in this
city. A force of about 10,000 rebels
is opposing tho British government
authorities in Dublin and neighbor-
ing Irish counties, it was asserted.
The reports had It that John Mc-
Neill, leader of the Irish volunteers,
had been shot, but whether in the
fighting, or after arrest, had not been
learsed.
That the activities of Sir Roger
Casement were partly financed by
Irish-Americans, who contributed
more than one hundred thousand to
the cause, was the assertion made
here today by Jeremiah A. O'Leary,
director of the United Irish societies
of this city and president of the
American Truth society.
"Sir Roger," said Mr. O'Leary,
"collected some $12,000 during his
tour of the United States in 1914.
While here, Sir Roger stated he ex-
pected to purchase arms and ammu-
nition for Irish volunteers."
/^JENEVA, April 26.—(via Paris.)—An exodus of Ameri-
cans from Germany has begun. A number already
have arrived at Basel. They are convinced that a rupture
between Germany and the United States is inevitable.
Geneva, Switzerland, April 26.—(via Paris.)—German
newspapers are now taking a more serious view of the Ger-
man-American situation. They say Emperor W illiam is ex-
pected to return to Berlin from general headquarters. In
the meantime, Americans attempting to leave Germany by
way of Switzerland are encountering difficulties. Many of
them are held up at Constance, the Baden frontier having
been closed since yesterday.
London, April 26.—A Copenhagen dispatch says:
"A semi-official telegram from Berlin indicates that ship-
ping shares have dropped to figures hitherto unknown as a
result of the crisis with America, which is regarded as of the
utmost gravity. Responsible German statesmen are con-
tinuing the negotiations, a large number of telegrams being
sent to and received from Washington daily."
Berlin, April 26.—(By Wireless to Tuckerton.)—The
Lokal Anzeiger today prints an interview with a statesman
concerning the American note who is quoted as saying that
in the present situation Germany should follow none but
her own interests.
The newspaper says that Germany while declining Amer-
ica's supervision of her warfare must examine patiently and
in a just manner the American demands.
SITUATION IS GRAVE.
British Officials Will Show No Mercy
to Offenders.
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THE WEATHER f
Forecast.
East Texas: Thursday fair, warm-
er in northwest portion; Friday fair
warmer In the interior.
West Texas: Thursday fair, warm-
er In north portion; Friday fair warm-
er except in southwest portion.
London, April 26.—British regulars
from Belfast and England are now
\n Dublin and have recaptured from
the revolutionary faction several im-
portant centers which the menibors
of the Sinn Fein parly and their
adherents had occupied. These in-
clude St. Stephens Green and Liberty
Hall.
As a measure of precaution mir-
tial law has been proclaimed in the
city and county of Dublin and the of-
ficial announcement is made that
drastic steps are being taken to sup-
press the movement in Ireland and
arrest all those responsible for it.
That the government intends to
deal with the offenders with a heavy
hand is indicated by the publication
of a proclamation in the official Ga-
zette tonight suspending in Ireland
Section I of the defense of the realm
act of 1915, which gives to a British
subject charged with an offense un-
der the act, the right to be tried by
a civil court.
The proclamation recites that "the
present state of affairs in Ireland is
such as to constitute a special mili-
tary emergency" as specified in sub-
section seven of the act, which enacts
that In the event of an invasion or
other special military emergency
arising out of the present war, the
operation of Section I may be sus-
pended' either generally or in a
specified area.
Premier Asquith in the house of
commons and Lord Lansdowne In the
house of lords made reassuring state-
ments this afternoon respecting the
situation In Ireland.
Outside of Dublin said the premier,
the country was tranquil. Lord Lans-
downe declared that there was now
a complete cordon of troops around
the center of Dublin. Ho added the
Information that "a half hearted at-
tack," was made by the repels on
Dublin castle Monday. The casualties
at Dublin, according tf> his statement
were nineteen killed and twenty-
seven wounded.
Baron Wimborne, lord lieutenant
of Ireland, forwarded advlcej from
Dublin to the effect that the sljuiatlon
was satisfactory and that thj news
from the provinces was reassuring.
He placed the number of Insurgents
killed at eleven.
A dispatch from Aralee, county of
Kerry says that a sensation has been
(Continued on Page Tvyo.)
Berlin, April 26.—(By WTireless to the Associated Press
from a Staff Correspondent.)—The Associated Press learns
that developments are impending which demonstrate unmis-
takably the desire of Emperor William to follow a course
which will lead Germany and the United States out of the
present crisis. The situation is viewed more optimistically
here.
Ambassador Gerard is still maintaining silence, following
his latest conference with Chancellor von Bethmann-Holl-
weg, but the Associated Press has been able to obtain infor-
mation from other sources indicating that the outlook has
improved.
The latest indications are that the German reply to the
American note may not be delivered until next week.
DUEL IX >II1>- lilt.
Speetneular Combat Betwee.i T\v»
Enemy Aircraft More Than Two
Miles Above the Earth.
PARIS, April 26—A French aero-
plane and a Zeppelin fought a duel
at an altitude of 4,000 metres off
Zeebrugge today. The aeroplane fired
nine incendiary shells at the Zeppelin,
which appears to have been damaged.
The engagement, occurring more
than two miles above the earth, was
fought at 3 o'clock this morning. At
the same time another French aero-
plane, armed with cannon, fired num-
erous projectiles on a German torpedo
boat off Ostend.
A German aerpolane of the Fokker
type was brought down in an aerial
combat near Luneville, France.
LYNCHING THREATENED.
Kansans Organize a Punitive FviH-dl-
tlon to Avenue Murder of Little
Girl at Topeka.
TOPEKA, Kan., April 26.—Several
automobile loads of men left here to-
night for Lawrence with the avowed
Intention of lynching Fred Bissell, the
man accused of murdering Edna Dins-
more, nine years old. Bissell was
taken to Lawrence after his arrest be-
cause local excitement over the mur-
der of the child threatened an out-
break, In the opinion of officers.
A warrant charging Bissell with
murder was issued by county authori-
ties late today.
Later a mob of men attacked the
county jail here when It was rumored
that liissell had not been taken to
Lawrence but still was confined here.
Oscar Swayze, county clerk, caused a
lull in the attack by an address from
the jail steps in which he begged the
men to desist from violence.
In tho meantime more automobiles
were obtained by other men who had
voiced threats of lynching and the
sheriff In Lawrence was notified so
that he might remove Bissell to an-
other town If that step became neces-
»ar/.
WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE,
President aiul Senator Stone Discuss
Foreign Affairs.
Washington, April 26.—President
VA ilson an 1 Senator Stone, chairman
of the senate foreign relations com-
mittee, discussed for an hour tonight
international questions facing the
United States including the submarine
controversy with Germany, tho Mexi-
can situation and Japan's protest
against features in the house immi-
gration bill which will be taken up
by the senate immigration committee
tomorrow.
The conference was devoted chiefly
to the submarine issue. While Sena-
tor Stone would not discuss the de-
tails it is known that eventualities
which may follow the receipt of Ger-
many's reply to the last note sent by
the T. nited States were gone over
thoroughly. The president did not
attempt to minimize the gravity of
the situation but he has not given up
hope that a break in diplomatic rela-
tions with Germany may be avoided.
Senator Stone will lay the results
of his conference with the president
before the foreign relations commit-
tee. He left the conference apparent-*
ly satisfied with its results. The presi-
dent told him very fully his attitude
in the German crisis. No new policies
were discussed, the president pointing
out that the future course of the
United States depended entirely on tha
German reply to the American note
demanding immediate abandonment
of her present methods of submarius
warfare.
Secretary Lansing received today a
report from Ambassador Gerard In
Berlin on a conference between tb«
latter and Chancellor Von Bethmann-
Hollweg. The secretary would not
discuss the report except to say that
It was brief and required no reply.
Count Von Hernstorff, the German
ambassador, it was learned today, has
sent to the foreign office suggeitions
on the submarine question which h«
hopes will prevent a break In diplo-
matic relations with th» United State*.
Their exact nature was am, t«v*ale<L
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